School Attendance
Circular 2006/14 School Attendance: Absence Recording by Schools PDF 26 KB
This Circular advises schools of changes to the C2K Attendance Module pupils' absence codes which are being introduced from 1 September 2006.
School Discipline
Promoting positive behaviour
Circular 1998/25 Promoting and sustaining good behaviour in schools: Summary of new legislative provisions PDF 13.5 KB
This circular advises of new legislation requiring the implementation of discipline policies in schools and provides additional support to schools in the matter of suspensions and expulsions.
Pastoral care in schools: Promoting positive behaviour PDF 507 KB
This document, published in 2001, provides guidance for staff to develop and review their policies and procedures surrounding the way pupils behave in schools. It reflects strategies and examples of good practice to help promote and maintain positive behaviour in schools.
Reasonable force
Circular 1999/09 Pastoral care: Guidance on the use of reasonable force to restrain or control pupils PDF 186 KB
This circular provides clarification and guidance on the use of reasonable force, by teachers and other authorised staff to restrain or control pupils in certain circumstances. It gives guidance about who can use reasonable force, when it is appropriate to use it, and the procedures for recording incidents where reasonable force was used. The circular also advises that schools should have a written policy about the use of reasonable force which should be made known to parents.
Towards a model policy In schools on the use of reasonable force - Department of Education, Northern Ireland PDF 111 KB
The purpose of every school should be to create a safe and secure enviroment where all children are enabled to achieve their full potential and to be educated with respect and dignity. The model policy should be incorporated into a schools mission statement and enable staff to develop in the area of reasonable force.
Regional policy framework on the use of reasonable force/safehandling PDF 568 KB
This guidance has been developed in line with guidance from Towards a model policy in schools on the use of reasonable force.
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